The grand library was bathed in soft, golden light that streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the countless shelves filled with books of every kind. The scent of aged paper lingered in the air, mixed with the faint aroma of polished wood. Raelynn stood near one of the towering bookshelves, her fingers skimming the spines as she searched for something new to read. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, occasionally stopping at a title before moving on.
She finally pulled out a thick novel, flipping it open to read the blurb, when a familiar voice echoed through the quiet library.
"Raelynn!"
She peeked her head out from behind the bookshelf, her long hair falling over her shoulder as she spotted Reinhart near the entrance. "Yes?"
Reinhart's shoulders relaxed in relief. "You really are here. I've been looking for you everywhere."
Raelynn raised a brow, clutching the book to her chest. "What for?"
